Who doesn't love a good action story? Sword fights, fist fights, battle of wits, sneaking through creepy tunnels, battling evil, and maybe even winning a hot babe (traditionally refered to as a damsel in distress) along the way? Yeah, everyone likes one of those. But those tend to come along only during the regular season, not Christmas...right?
Think again! There's one you're missing! One that's been around since before you were born.
The Nutcracker.
For anyone who just rolled their eyes and thought "stupid ballet" I say - Shame On You! And it's not just a ballet; it's available in movie form, as well as in story books. Here is an action, fantasy, romance, historical, all in one, including a very moving soundtrack by none other than Russia's brilliant Tchiacovsky. (pretty sure he was Russian, sorry if I'm wrong).
So if you guys are needing a break from all the light-hearted Christmas cheer and need a dose of something more adrenaline-pumping, not even joking, get your hands on the Nutcracker in any form of media which you prefer. One of the greatest Christmas classics, and some of the best music, to ever come out of Europe!
Spoiler Alert: the ending of my favourite tv version of The Nutcracker, starring two amazing Canadians - Keifer Sutherland and Megan Follows - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9L2l5EWNt0
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